Des Moines woman accused of attacking neighbor

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines woman with an ongoing feud over a doormat has been accused of attacking her neighbor on Christmas Eve.

Des Moines police say 40-year-old Dana Allen was arrested Tuesday night following an incident at an apartment complex on the city’s east side.

Police say Allen and a neighbor have an ongoing feud over the placement of a doormat. Allen is accused of knocking her neighbor to the ground Tuesday and punching her several times in the face and head.

The Des Moines Register says (http://dmreg.co/1cpeccI ) Allen is charged with assault. Court records do not list an attorney.